Wednesday

 After visiting UNA we had dinner at their new place LUCE
which of course blew our minds.
It is, by far, my favorite place in Portland. 
I felt like we had stumbled upon a tiny trattoria in a small town in Italy
owned by a close-knit family
which, in part, I suppose we had!
I cannot describe how delicious everything was.
Especially the wine (check out the "red" in the picture with the fish).
I think we tasted everything on their menu, which I now regret leaving behind(!).
But if you have a chance to visit Portland, do visit Luce.
It's worth going just to eat here.


Handverk brushes for sale
Those RINGS!

Giovanna suggested pouring a little wine in at the end of the soup... so delish




13 comments:

NICOMADE said...

wow! looks like such a special meal. i'm going to have to ask you for portland suggestions when i visit next time.

SASHA said...

oh man looks so so so so good

Jennifer said...

Whoa.
Next time I'm up in Seattle, I think I'll have to take a little side trip to Portland. I'd love to see Giovanna's new store, and eat here!
Yummy pics, Ashley!

Brodie said...

I love your blog! I also love those Monica Castiglioni rings. I got one in Seattle at A Mano - fave shoe store!

shara said...

Adding this place to my list of places to eat in Portland! And staring at my calender trying to figure out when my next visit can possibly be...Luce looks like a special place!

eri said...

I'm moving to Portland in a few weeks & I'm so excited to go here!

We ate at Navarre the last time we visited & it was so great. Love Una too....those folks do great stuff.

Anonymous said...

Looks like a nice spread! Although I think that trout or char is giving me the evil eye!

natasha said...

BEAUTIFUL, ashley!!!! i LOVE navarre (i always asked boys to take me there on dates, they had the best red velvet cake, and so wonderful to share all the little delicious things), and was so sad i never got to experience luce! (and giovanna's new store is stunning as well!

Marie said...

looks great!

Jessica Kleoppel said...

amtrakking to portland in june! keeping this in mind.

and, right, THOSE RINGS.

another feather said...

That meal looks incredible! And love those Handverk brushes, I can't seem resist adding to my collection.

ronitphoto said...

Luce is so yummy! Even the dressing for the romaine salad is delish - I licked it up with a spoon! I have to try the cake on my next visit...

Jocy said...

You make me miss Portland SO BAD!